The Leavenworth Times from Leavenworth, Kansas • Page 6

THE LEAVE WOETH TIMES, SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 16, 1909 111., to visit a few days with friends. He uneasiness as St. Joseph had $500,000 now was accompanied by Mrs. Nirdlinger. CITY NEWS The market square was quiet yesterday.

There were only two loads of wheat and three of corn on the market. drawing interest, which would te usea when absolutely necessary. Atchison Chamuion. 11 Well, that is right; get the habit of using Gallagher's quick delivery anywhere in the city, Fcrt or Home, rices; right. Delivery prompt.

See bin. '-sout rates. 310 Shawnee, or either phone 1313.: Jack Lonergan. ex-citv detective, is Washington, Jan. 15.

Forecast for 'Kan-pas: Partly, cloudy Saturday and warmer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E.

South, of fcU Walnut street, announce the birth of a daughter yesterday. A large force of men has been hired by the Union Pacific railroad to clear the tracks at the Union depot. R. S. Hair, traveling passenger agent spoken of as a probable candidate for one of the city commissioners.

Jack has very little to say, but is a deep thinker. When not otherwise engaged, he is engaged in thought, says Dick Madison in the Labor Chronicle. WYI ROSENFIELD'S kr ROSENFIELD'S So delicately flavored that only a taste can tell kits wonderful excellence. The special process of blending and roasting brings OLD GOLDEN to its full maturity, driving out all the unwholesome bitterness and leaving that aromatic, full-bodied richness found only in coffee of highest quality. for the Manitou Steamship with headquarters in New York, was in town yesterday making his monthly call Robert Spencer of Kickapoo, has gone to Oklahoma.

It is reported that he is to on the railroad agents. Mr. Hair will go from here to Kansas City, where he is going to spend his vacation of two weeks visiting relatives. be married there to Miss Klaus, formerly a school teacher in this county. AUCTION COMMENCES TODAY Two Sales Daily: 2:30 and 7:30 p.

FOR TEN DAYS ONLY. A handsome souvenir to be given away at the Opening Sale this Afternoon. The last wooden awnins: on Shawnee Ask for OLD GOLDEN nut street, announce the birth of a daughter Thursday evening. Julia, one of the twin daughters of Mr. end Mrs.

Thomas Murray, who lives near Mt. Calvary cemetery, is seriously ill with la grippe and tonsilitis. Sugar vCured hams lb. 10c, picnic shoulders lb. 7 l-2c; 30c oranges, dozen, 20c Today only.

Magnet Meracntile Co. The Men's club of the Congregational Church Is planning for, a concert In the near future. A very attractive program Is promised. can I get a ticket to the matinee?" asked Albert Wulfekuhler In Kansas City the other day. "What matinee?" asked the man Interrogated.

let's 'The Hired Girl' I Chart It was the "Servant in the House." Work was resumed on the Crancer building yesterday after a period of inactivity af two weeks. Felix Rogan was In town yesterday, and says the fellow who said stock water was scarce In the country had evidently street, between Sixth and Main streets, txa a tnm flown vcsbrfliiir In enmnHancft with a-recent ordinance. The last to come a coffee surprise. down was in front of 42G Shawnee street. fflNEBRQ! Some one Inquired yesterday at the Bell dry goods store for Al Bauer.

Miss Eve lyn Wade replied to the inquirer, "He Grocers 25c TONE has gone out somewhere with his hat on." OSENFIEL Des Moines, Oliver Denton spent yesterday In Effingham. Mrs. Lucretia Washington, colored, died or old age yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Mitchell hospital. She was born In Georgia in 1S29, and after the Civil war she and her family moved to Kansas, where they have lived ever since. Her husband was killed during the war.

She Is survived by a son in Lawrence and two daughters who live in the south. The funeral services will be held from the hospital this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. and Mrs.

Sticklemeyer of Fair-mount, were in the city yesterday with produce, and shipped two loads of hogs out yesterday. Send your children to the gymnasium of the Leavenworth Turnverein, corner Broadway and Shawnee streets. Ed Olvis spent yesterday in Platte City and at his farm. 406 DELAWARE STREET. Leavenworth's Leading Jeweler.

ters attention to a marked story in the Post giving the details of the inaugura tion of the county officers for the county been in Leavenworth all day and was Buffering from a dry, parched throat. It Is natural after such suffering a man and city of Denver. In this article ap AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS Would be pessimistic and deeply agitated pared the name or John Curtain, a son of C. W. Curtain, who was sworn in as PRISON ever" the water supply in the entire coun assistant to the county physician of that ty, country or town.

"The snow was fine county. This position in a place like FEDERAL CHOPS Denver is considered quite important as WORTH 14.333 PPO RO iiii "mm Private baths, either salt or fresh wa "Butch" Pellman came in town yesterday with seven dozen rabbits. Pellman was out with his brother near Tonganoxie three days this week. An athletic meet will be held this morning at the gymnasium of the Y. M.

C. A. The exercises begin at 9:30 and will last an hour. Charlie Gist was in from Boling yesterday. He left last night for Illino's, where he will spend the remainder of the winter.

Miss Margaret McDonald Is sick with la grippe at her home on Vine street. Henry Sacks of Oak Mills, was In Leavenworth yesterday with a load of corn. Mrs. Sacks is very sick. Miss Kate Borgwardt, formerly, of this the health officer has a busy term before him.

John Curtain was educated in the public schools, receiving his medical edu ter, 25 cents, Ocean Spray Natatorium. cation in Denver. He has but recently completed his course. The position as assistant physician carries with it a salary The dramatic section of the L. T.

V. is preparing a new German comedy to ADMISSION ioc EVENINGS AFTERNOONS SKATES, X5C of $100 per month. bo given in the near future, and which promises to be a great success. Mr. Carl Hunnius is leader of the dramatic Report of Attorney General Bonaparte, Just Made Public, Gives Statistics on U.

S. Penitentiary Here Special to The Time3. Washington, D. Jan. 13.

In his annual reDort. iust made public. Attorney Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, head let ADMISSION FREE SKATES 15c section. tuce, egg plant, cauliflower, spinach, CHILDREN'S SKATES 10c NOVELTY PARTIES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Prof. H.

B. Beckman -has just finished General Bonaparte makes the following his report of the attendance of the gym for the said Felix, "but that stock water story is all Special: Hand made 20c a for Saturday only, at Woods' Delaware street store. The sanding machines to be used on the Coliseum floor have been received and work will begin on the floor Immediately. Three nights will be required to go over the entire floor. Commodore Carl has been Installed as assistant manager for the rink.

Mr. Carl has had charge of a skating rink at Richmond, Mo. He Will have charge of the rink in the ab-eence of Mr. Waterman. A full Jeweled Elgin or Waltham watch With a 20-year, filled casa for 18.10 at Kirkham's.

Leonard Dolde and wife returned yesterday from Guthrie, Old where Mrs. Dolde, has been visiting relatives for the past month. Mr. Dolde was called to Guthrje to testify before the federal grand Jury. Mr.

and Mrs. Dolde spent the holidays in Oklahoma. Dolde re- city, who is now teaching school at Linwood, will spend Sunday with her statement concerning tne conauii 01 me nasium classes of the Leavenworth Turn verein. The attendance of the classes parents, Mr. and Mrs.

M. Borgwardt. Lorenzo Mezzera of the National hotel United States penitentiiiry at Leavenworth: "The number of prisoners in confinement, on June 30. 1908. wa3 747.

as com has greatly increased during the past year. The ladies' classes especially seem to take great interest in physical has recovered from an attack of la grippe and has resumed his duties at 5c Casino Theatre 5c NEW MOVING PICTURES DAILY NEW ILLUSTRATED SONGS training, and new members are entered pared with 992 on June 30 of the preced-inr vpar. thp decrease in the number the National hotel. or. the list almost weekly.

salsify, parsley and celery at Herman Witt's. W. C. Thorn, traveling passenger agent for the Great Northern Steamship company, with headquarters in Chicago, was in Leavenworth yesterday calling on the railroad agents. Ed Aaron of Kickapoo, was in town yesterday with a load of wheat.

He said that the farmers are cutting wood. The pupils of the High school enjoyed a musical at the High school yesterday morning given by the Misses Angle and Belle Taschetta and Miss Julia Willard. They gave two piano and three vocal solos, after which Miss Belle Taschetta gave a reading. 0 being caused largely by the admission of Uklahoma and Indian territories into me Don't fail to attend the Cottolene Cake Contest, 2:30 p. today, at Herman Do you want your children well taken care of? The new term of the gymna tmion.

the state now havinsr lurisdic- tion of many offenses which weie triable in the United States courts prior to sium of the L. T. V. just begins. Apply to Prof.

Beckman in the gymnasium. statehood. "There was annrooriated for ihe main turned to his duties in the office of the tenance of the penitentiary $187,500, of internal revenue collector's office. Mrs Dolde is yet in the south. which there was expenaea The daily average number of prisoners was 843.01; the yearly cost per prisoner $208.53.

and the dailv cost' ver prisoner, Try the private baths with Ocean Spray A few days ago there appeared In the St. Joseph papers a statement that St. Joseph was in bad shape financially, followed by a comment on the matter by the Kansas City Star. Earl Barrett saw the comment in the Star, and being intimately acquainted with Mayor Clayton of St. Joseph, sent, him check for 15 cents, with instructions to use it at some proper place to drown his sorrows.

Mr. Barrett received an a-cknowIedemPTit frnm tho water for your rheumatism, 317, 319 Shaw lie street. Witt's. The store of P. F.

Bubb, southeast corner Sixth and Cherokee streets, is very attractive since carpenters made changes ty tearing out the center partition between the two store rooms for quite a distance, and two pillar display cases surround the posts supporting the ceiling. New display cases have been added and the phonograph department is in a room on the east side. The fixtures have been painted and the store improved in many ways, it a credit to the city. O. F.

Engel, of the Engel Clothing banqueted the clerks of that store Thursday night at the National hotel. After a feast such as only Orsinne can prepare, there were several impromptu talks, one by Mr. Engel, followed by remarks by 0.561). The raily cost per prisoner for subsistence alone was S0.127. while for A gathering of the city club women attended the lecture given by Miss Jane Bownlee of Boston, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the High school auditorium.

The lecture Njvas 'on moral training in the public schools. the fiscal year, 1907, it was $0,115, the Postmaster Fred Willard yesterday re- Ocean Spray Natatorium 317-319 Shawnee Street. Our private baths are flow ready! Either salt or fresh water with fresh 'water showers, 25 cents. Our salt water is an excellent cure for rheumatism and nervousness. Take a swim in the Ocean Spray, which is kept at a temperature of SO degrees.

You avoid all danger of taking a cold by using the cold showers after the swim. For private parties apply to H. B. BECKMANN, BELL PHONE 490. MANAGER.

celved a letter from W. Curtain of Denver, but formerly a Leavenworth increase being caused by tne smaller average number of prisoners and the iact that the cost of supplies has been steading advancing throughout the Vtar. man, accompanied by a Denver Post, I mayor today for the contribution, stating that he had applied it as directed, Burlington, left last night for Galesburg, but that there should be no cause for lie communication ca-uea tne postmas- MAGNET BARGAIN NEWS MAGNET BARGAIN NEWS I MAGNET BARGAIN NEWo the clerks. The evening proved a highly enjoyable one. Such gatherings of em-Floyer and employes are conducive to better store feeling of good fellowship among all, and result in better ment all around.

i COLLECTING EVIDENCE FOR COMMISSIONER'S OUSTER Close Out Prices on Ladies' Walking Skirts, Panamas, Mohairs, Novelties THE PALM 5c THEATRE 5c Orpheum Theatre M. J. CUNNINGHAM, Manager SATURDAY, JAN. 16. Dixon Bernard In Their Merry Girlie Song Play HANS NIX "During the year the prisoners have been employed in the performance of the usual prison duties, cultivation of the prison farm, and" the erection of new prison buildings.

"Twenty-five acres of new land were broken during the year, making 197 acres now under cultivation. The value of farm supplies raised during the year was $14,333.50. "During the year there have been completed extensions to the boiler house and power house, interior finihsh of the chapel wing, guard building at south gate, hothouse, street railway terminal building, hay barn (remodeled), and there are under construction main front cell wings, inclosing wall of east addition to pnsi i grounds, and new brick plant buildings in general. "There was excavated and graded cubic yards of earth; 232 057 cubic feet of concrete and cement work was placed; 2,880,000 brick were manufactured and 3,273,800 brick were laid. The average number of prisoners employed on "construction work was.

562, and the total number of days' labor was 41,062." Appended to the report is the annual report of Major R. W. McClaughry, warden of the prison, which follows: Warden's office, United States peniten-tiry, Leavenworth, June 30, 1908. Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith the annual report of this penitentiary for the fiscal year ending with this date. The population, at close of tha last fiscal year, was 992; gained during the year, 216; lost, 507; leaving 747 present at Don't you need an extra Skirt? When you look at these and see ft AT 1-J.

A 13 Dr. J. T. Faulkner, John Cory, Martin Galligher and Henry Bodde were at the court house yesterday afternoon obtaining affidavits from County Clerk Niehaus In reference to the records on file there. Their work Is said to be In connection with the actions instituted against the members of the board of county com-" missioners in the state supreme' court at Topeka.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Change of Program Monday, Wednesday (Special), Thursday, Saturday. me quauiy oi me gooas ana tne prices asked, in short when you TODAY PEOPLE 30 30 see these VALUES in them you can't afford to pass them. We can't fit everybody, as many of the lots are broken in sizes. Thais' one reason why we want to close them out: Any of the $6.00 to $7.00 Skirts, special .....4.98 Any of the $5.00 Skirts, special $3.98 Any of the $4.00 Skirts, special And all the cheaper Skirts at about the same reduction. Lost Famous Singing and Dancing Charms PRICES 25c, 35c and 50c LOST OR STRAYED Black colored Jersey cow.

Finder please notify J. J. Perkins, county surveyor's office. Entire Change of Program Latest Pictures and Song. One Lot of Heavy Skirts Worth $3.50 to 85 Choice 81.50 BUILDERS' HARDWARE this date.

Thp. rfnnroTvriation for maintenance for Share Yourself the fiscal year just closed was ovrwTiditiires for the same period, 792.65; leaving unexpended a balance of $11,707.35. Amount expended for subsistence dur LEAVENWORTH MEN AT THE TOPEKA HOTEL FIRE (Continued from Page Four.) Overshoes at Cost We have a lot of extra heavy Gabber Goods that we wast to close out at cost: lumberman's Boots AJtfcs and leggtns combined $1.85 Men's 4 buckle Arctic 2.00 Men's FJt and Overs And also sou men's regular arc-ties in first quality, extra bear goods and all go at strictly cost. the escape and never unlock his door, allowing anyone to escape down the lad It's safe, economical and easy with one of our Gem Junior Safety Razors, jfut up in small leather case, convenient to carry when traveling. Set consists of one rams and seven blades.

No stropping, no pulling. Price oom- plete mm ing fiscal year, jyu.oy. Average number of prisoners fed 01. Average yearly cost of subsistence per prisoner, $46.50. Average daily cost of subsistence per prisoner, $0,127.

Average yearly cost of clothing per prisoner, $17.16. Total average cost per prisoner per year $28.53: Average cost per prisoner per day, $0,569. The increase in per capita cost over last year is due to the decrease in population and the fact that the. cost of sup- Orpheum Theatre M. J.

CUNNINGHAM, Mgr. SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, Oakes Gibson offer the great Hoyt Theatre Comedy Success "A Bachelor Honeymoon" With JAMES GREEN And BELLE ROSA A high class comedy, magnificently staged and gorgeously costumed. Guaranteed to Give Absolute Satisfaction. Usual Prices 25c, 35c, and 50c der. I told Stiilings when 1 saw.

tne condition that the hotel was one of the worst places I was ever in." "When I was visiting with Stiilings and Snyder Wednesday evening," said Hamilton, "Stiilings told me I must calculate to do some jumping if the hotel should catch on fire. The window of Snyder's room opened out to the nortn without a single avenue of escape," the drop would have been thirty feet, and ten feet out from the building was a steel paling standing ready to impale a man. 1 told them I would figure on doing some expert jumping and within three hours there was an extremely eminent opportunity presented to us to do the very thing we had been discussing. "But one funny thing was to see Snvder as he stood in the hall as he Ladies' 50c Vests or Pants Special 39c plies has been steadily advancing rrViiit. fho vear.

GROCERIES I beg to indorse the recommendation made by the physician for the installation of a reliable filter large cnoagh to properly cleanse all water consumed by the institution; also his recommendation for the early completion of the prison hos- OOFFEB If you like coffee you should get the kind that is ALL COFFEE and not filled with cheap substitutes. Such a coffee as our Barrington Hail, Specially selected and carefully blended to produce the finest cup, steel cut; not crushed, thus preserving the essential oils that make difference between good coffee and poor. No chaff, no dirt, it is absolutely all coffee. paused to tell me to bring his clothes. The accompanying tables explain very fullv the details of the management of i i.

When the hre was discovered Knyder went to the window in his room to locate the blaze. When he turned around he saw the light through the transom over the door. He knew in a minute where the trouble was. He came by the hat We are buying Nails in carload lots and other articles necessary to the construction work on buildings in larger quantities than ever before; hence are better prepared to supply your wants at lowest prices consistent with good goods. We would also call the attention of carpenters to our excellent line of tools every description; all of the very finest makes.

If you are looking for any kind of a tool, come here. thia penitentiary, ana it uues uuu seem necessary to recapitulate them in this re- To the attorney general and his subordinates in the department of justice and to the officers associated with me in the government and management of this penitentiary, I beg to return thanks Sample Pocket Knives at Wholesale Prices We were fortunate enough to secure for Magnet customers about 300 salesman's samples of high grade pocket knives. All kinds, bone, horn, and pearl handles; all high grade! No cheapjohn stuff. On sale today at exactly the wholesale prices. rack in the room, grabbed his 6tiff hat 1 j- it 1 i In 1 lb cans, per lb Other splendid brands are: Karavan Club, lb 20c Kara van Blend, lb 25c Bell, lb 20c Chase Sanborn's Seal brand.

35c Iipton's epeoial 35c Scnottens Mooha and Java 40c Our Own 25c Schottens Home Roast in 4 lb buckets, each 80c Fine bulk 20c Good Rio, bulk 15c Radishes, bunch 5c Lettuce.head and 10c Spinach, pkg Bismarck Pickles in quart jars. Onions, qt Pickles, qt Melon Mangos, qt 25c Sour Gherkins, qt 25c Prepared Mustard, qt 25c Chow Chow, qt Fresh Cranberries, qt 15c CANNED GOODS' Polks Tomatoes, solid packed. 10c Polks Best Corn, 3 cans 25c Cupid Brand Tomatoes, 2 cans 25c Van -Camps Beets, can 15c Van Camps Lima Beans, 10c Batavia Sifted Peas, 20c for the many courtesies and valuable support which I have received from them throughout the year just closed. ana siartea ior ouiawrs. xias nai was all he thought of.

Stiilings came through from his room, and as he started he made a grab at the clothes press. He was certain he had secured all his clothes, when down in the office he took an inventory he found the entire collection belonged to Snyder. When 1 went back after the clothes I had to keep close to the wall and low. When back to fresh air and over in the Y. M.

C. building I suffered seriously because of the gas and smoke in my lungs. "I am satisfied Billy Morgan could have escaped through the regular stairway, but when he opened the door to his room and the smoke poured in he was not acquainted with the structure or tha exits of the hotel. I am heartily in favor of compelling all owners of buildings more than two stories high placing the necessary water system in all parts of the building and posting plain and explicit directions for the guidance of all occupants in finding the escapes. Another thing all members should visit and be familiar with all buildings where people live in structures more than, two stories high." When Hamilton returned to Snyder's room to get belongings he grabbed up a toilet case belonging to Snyder and his collar and tie in which was a valuable pin worth ten times the case was left behind.

Senator Stiilings' grip contained all his bills which he proposed to introduce before the senate and upon which the senator has been working all summer. This was left behind. Senator Stiilings carried Charles Snyder's dress suit to him and forgot his own shoes. A solicituous lady furnished the senator with several handkerchiefs, and a hair ribbon to bind Kespecuuuy, R. W.

McClaughry, warden. Eagles and Owls Clash Last night the Eagles and Owls played basket ball at the Y. M. C. AJ and from all reports they played ball too.

The owls won the game with a score of 37 tc 22. This Is the first defeat the Eagles have suffered. Throughout the winter the Eagles have won each and every game played between the rival teams. AT WATER HARDWARE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Both Phones 5 ig. 415 Cnerokee frightened and decided that avenue was cut off." "It is a shame," explained Snyder, "the condition of the fire escapes in the hotels of Topeka, the other "hotels are no better and very few in the state are properly equipped.

Not single card or light was placed as a direction; for escape in that hotel. Another feature. was brought out regarding fire departments. They were Cake Contest Closes The cake contest at Herman Witt's grocery will close at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, when Mrs. Frederick Funston, Mrs.

Frank Phelps and Mrs. J. H. Case as -judges will make awards. All cakes entered must be made with cottolene In- IS them on his leet ior stocKings.

borrowed a pair of rubbers for stead of lard..